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Xbox 360 version of Ghostbusters not region locked photo

Ghostbusters fans and Xbox 360 owners across Europe were more than a bit peeved when they first learned that Sony had locked down Terminal Reality's game for a timed PlayStation 3 release in that region. Destructoid is based in the United States, but we understand your pain... and we're very sorry.

But today we have some good news for you. Destructoid has confirmed with Atari that the North American version of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360, set to hit stores on June 16, will not be region locked. Yes, that's right -- if you're jonesing for some ghost wrangling, you'll be able to pop the disc into your PAL console and start busting. Because as we all know, busting makes you feel good.

While the game isn't officially available until next week, we're already hearing reports of readers picking up copies of both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions at their local retailers. 

There are plenty of places online that you can import the game; share your import suggestions and experiences in the comments.


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19 comments | showing # 1 to 19

nikmonroe's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 09:28
nikmonroe
Best news I've heard all day, importing this now.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 09:32
Justice
If it get's good reviews then I'm definitely importing.
bodybreak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 09:34
bodybreak
the IGN review makes it look promising. sadly too many decent games have came out recently and i haven't included this one on my budget. : (
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 09:52
Sexualchocolate
Bustin' makes me feel good!

you had to say it, didn't you, now I can't get that song out of my head!
KaliKot's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 10:16
KaliKot
ign gave it an 8. that's already a win for me
CommanderPoopypants's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 10:16
CommanderPoopypants
That's why I love psn, I have a UK, Chinese, Japanese, and NA psn account. Works well for demos and vids, but you still have to have region specific funds to buy. Anyone buying foreign psn points cards in the US?
Dragonzigg's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 10:41
Dragonzigg
I've got a PS3, but I'm tempted to import this on 360 anyway just to piss off Sony.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 10:41
mistic
regionlocked means no ghostbustin-FNF for EU-people and that means no-buy-for-me ...

ridiculous shit...
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 11:05
ChronosWing
@mistic

Learn to read, it's NOT region locked.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 11:07
Nick Chester
@mistic:

"NOT region locked." That's the story.
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 12:28
Gibbo
Importin makes me feel good!
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 13:08
Electro Lemon
horray microsoft am a win console maker and thats wy xbox is besttttt $ony sukssss
aerofan11's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 13:42
aerofan11
I'm playing on the PS3, but good news to "360 only" owners!
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 14:25
Chronic Logic
Great news for all you importers.
psycho terror2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 14:31
psycho terror2
awesome, now i can get it at release and not pay the ass-wrenching UK price markup.
face777's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 14:35
face777
Fantastic news. I wonder what the execs at SCEE must be thinking... 'Curses! Foiled again!'
nikmonroe's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2009 16:23
nikmonroe
£33 from Play Asia, awesome. Now it just needs to hurry up and get here.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 11:51
mistic
@ the people complaining against me...

well the PS3-version that i can buy in the eu IS REGIONLOCKED so I've had to cancel my preorder for that, since it turned into a no-buy for me... This article was the first time i found out about it being regionlocked...

so I'll be getting the US 360 version even though I don't generally buy multiplatform games for my 360 anymore...
Lord Korax's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 23:11
Lord Korax
@mistic
PS3 games are never region-locked. That's one of the big features that made the PS3 exciting: no restrictions on game regions. There is nothing in this article that talks about the PS3 version being locked, and even if it was, it's the version that's coming out first in Europe. You seem to be confused about how the release will be happening.
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